B854 : PTEN BY FISH
INFORMATION:
Alternate Name:
PTEN BY FISH
Methodology:
FISH
Clinical Utility:
Loss of PTEN is a significant prognostic biomarker for poor clinical outcome in prostate cancer.
ORDERING:
Test Code:
B854-1
Turnaround Time:
3-4 DAYS
Preferred Specimen:
Unstained Slide
Collection:
Container | Qty | Temp | Stability |
---|---|---|---|
Unstained Slide | 1 | Room Temp | 999 DAYS |
Collection Instructions:
SLIU: Collect specimen and place on charged slide, label with pt name, place in slide holder for transport.
Alternative Specimen:
Formalin-fixed, Paraffin-embedded Tissue
Billing:
CPT Codes:
88377 x 1
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